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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1890
Page
1
Mrs. Dr. J. L. Foxton travels to her Toronto home with her two sons for a stay of two months, departing from their current location. The family plans to return after the visit.
At a Davison County Farmers Alliance meeting representing twelve townships and over 500 members a unanimous resolution endorsed Huron as the permanent capital of South Dakota. Z D Scott of Milbank cited strong backing in Day, Grant, and Roberts counties and reported near unanimous support after a vote at a Kidder Township session. A separate dispatch reports the drowning of 17 year old Rankin Gilliland at Jim River during a picnic. Gilliland disappeared after swimming two thirds of the way across and could not be revived despite efforts. cramps are suspected.
In Mapisox near Madison the Seventh Day Adventists begin their eleventh annual camp meeting with over 100 tents and about 500 visitors. Elders from Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and Michigan attend. themes include temperance faith education and religious liberty as delegates discuss Union College funding and church growth.
Special to the Homenare from Yankton dated June 21 reports strong local support for Huron as the capital, with few advocating Pierre. The article notes most residents favor Huron beyond last year and mentions limited investments steering opinions away from others.
Yankton scheduled a festive Fourth of July with orations by A. B. Wilcox in English and Otto Pemiller in German. Events include a baseball game a sham battle running and foot races amusements and a fireworks display in the evening.
Special report notes Watertown voters show strong shift toward Huron with about three quarters backing the city. An editor's survey of Henry Independent readers found twenty of twenty one residents favoring Huron.
Hon J A Strube is recommended for postmaster at Chamberlain after a republican league meeting in Mitchell August 26. Florida notes Monroe Snedigar's baby has four teeth and the state thermometer reads 93. Sioux Falls Press reports Pinkham will not seek renomination. Western senators gain committee backing for 000 more surveys in new states.
On June 21 Maprsox, the camp’s Sabbath was observed with the usual morning meeting followed by a gathering in the pavilion at 9:00 for the day’s main session, attended by all except the children.
Special to Honors Yauxros reports the third annual session at the Congregational church from July 8 to July 15. Lecturers include A. Quint on Congregational Polity, James Brand on The Pastor with his Bible, and Robert Meredith on How to Use and Interpret the Bible with daily lectures and evening programs planned through July 9 and beyond.
A meeting at the Cataract formed the Sioux Falls 4 Huron Short Line Railway company with officers O. W. Bair as president and Melvin Grigsby as vice president. Plans include a preliminary survey and securing right of way along the post route.
A reader accuses The Capital of publishing a false interview with Chief Engineer Blunt of the Northwestern railroad. The Huronite defends its story, denies fraud, and cites witnesses. The Capital claims prior clipping from Clark Pilot Review proves deceit. The exchange devolves into a public battle over truth and credibility.
The column argues evidence grows weekly that Huron strengthens east of the river to secure a permanent capital location.
The editors weigh choosing Madison or Huron for a gathering. Yount supports Madison citing its lake scenery and attractive setting.
Haron resident H D Gates appears cheerful this week amid the locally anticipated sui cinct that graces Haron and its neat capital.
Mr J M Eaton and Mr James Newland report a splendid trip by private conveyance across the reservation to Pierre after attending the farmers alliance convention at Huron last Friday. They praise how they were treated by eastern South Dakota delegates and Huron residents. Newland is state central committeeman for Butte County for the new independent party.
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